title: Targeting systemic inflammation in patients with obesity-related pain: Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: an often overlooked but treatable condition.
abstract: Rely primarily on a patient's history and your physical examination findings in considering the diagnosis. Physical therapy, tricyclic antidepressants or SNRIs, and botulinum toxin type A injections can help control symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pritzlaff
authors.forename: Adam J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Carinci
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Christo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D009407:Nerve Block; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A